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Ricci Shryock for NPR
The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired archaeologists to excavate the kingdom's capital.
Top row (left to right): Anya Kubilus, Stephan Romano, Lois Brumfield, and Edva Kashi. Bottom row (Left to right): Melanie Gniewek, Ammi Midstokke, Steven Shutt, and Ruth Cantor.